Solan Municipal Corporation Explained

Solan Municipal Corporation
Leader1 Type:	Mayor
Leader1:	Usha Sharma (IND)^[1]
Leader2 Type:	Deputy Mayor
Leader2:	Meera Anand (BJP)
Leader3 Type:	Municipal Commissioner
Meeting Place:	Rajgarh Rd, Ward Number 7, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173212.Phone : [phone]E mail: [e-mail]

Solan Municipal Corporation (SMC) is the municipal corporation of Solan District in Himachal Pradesh, and is the chief nodal agency for the administration of the city.^[2] Municipal Corporation mechanism in India was introduced during British Rule with formation of municipal corporation in Madras (Chennai) in 1688, later followed by municipal corporations in Bombay (Mumbai) and Calcutta (Kolkata) by 1762.^[3] Solan Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Solan Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.

History and administration

Solan Municipal Corporation was formed in to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.^[4] Solan Municipal Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.

Solan Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Mrs. Poonam Grover^[5] and administered by Municipal Commissioner Mr. Zaffar Iqwal.

Revenue sources

The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.^{[6] [7] [8]}

Revenue from taxes

Following is the Tax related revenue for the corporation.

• Property tax.
• Profession tax.
• Entertainment tax.
• Grants from Central and State Government like Goods and Services Tax.
• Advertisement tax.

Revenue from non-tax sources

Following is the Non Tax related revenue for the corporation.

• Water usage charges.
• Fees from Documentation services.
• Rent received from municipal property.
• Funds from municipal bonds.

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Solan Municipal Corporation gets new mayor, deputy mayor. Himachal Headlines. 7 December 2023.
2. Web site: Himachal to have 5 MCs, 3 new for Solan, Palampur & Mandi. 2020-10-29. millenniumpost News Service. en.
3. News: Gupta . Anupam . City Mayors: Indian Mayors . 29 October 2021 . citymayors.com.
4. News: From April 1, deposit tax online in Solan . 22 June 2022 . Tribuneindia News Service . 10 March 2022 . en.
5. News: Herbal garden inaugurated at Shoolini varsity . 22 June 2022 . Tribuneindia News Service . 22 June 2022 . en.
6. News: Jadhav . Radheshyam . Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds . 18 May 2022 . www.thehindubusinessline.com . 3 December 2020 . en.
7. News: Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report . 18 May 2022 . Business Today . 2 December 2021 . en.
8. News: If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable . 18 May 2022 . Financialexpress . 17 May 2022 . en.